As the OKC metro becomes increasingly, well, metropolitan, it’s nice to remember there are several places nearby to stop and smell the roses (or play disc golf, or race a mountain bike or hit the water slides or…). You get the idea. Myriad Botanical Gardens 301 W. Reno Ave. myriadgardens.com 405-445-7080 Located downtown, this 15-acre […]
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Renovations to Martin Park Nature Center’s visitor education building began in January and at Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Center in September.
Renovations to Martin Park Nature Center’s visitor education building began in January and at Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Center in September.
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Cover Story: Tricks! Treats! Frights! Delights! OKG’s Halloween event roundup is here
Pumpkins, goblins, zombies, murder mysteries, terror trails, candy, cocktails, costumes, bar crawls and more haunt the metro this season. With two weekends in which to celebrate the coming of all hallows’ eve this year, our city offers dozens of activities for adults and families alike. Heeeeere’s Oklahoma Gazette’s list of things to do and see […]
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Accessibility project launched at Martin Park
The Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Hospital Courage Trail at Martin Park Nature Center in OKC will allow disabled guests to enjoy the park trail.
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Finding common ground
Jack McMahan addresses the city’s Parks and Recreation Committee Credit: Mark Hancock Jack McMahan, Wilderness Matters’ executive director, made an hour-long presentation at the Dec. 19 commission meeting, trying to ease fears voiced by groups such as the Sierra Club and Friends of Martin Park Nature Center. An outdoorsman who has used a wheelchair since […]
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Free at last!
Here are some fresh, free alternatives beyond the everyday without impacting your wallet. Admission to everything below is free. That’s right: free. Five days a week, Martin Park Nature Center, 5000 W. Memorial, offers city dwellers an escape to a wildlife sanctuary. The secluded, 140-acre park has grasslands, streams and 3 miles of trails, in […]